CVE-2023-27121: A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the component /framework/cron/action/humanize of Pleasant Soluti

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MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-27121 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting pleasant password server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the component /framework/cron/action/humanize of Pleasant Solutions Pleasant Password Server v7.11.41.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the cronString parameter.

Why this priority

EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	22.7% (top 2%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-10-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pleasantsolutions

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-10-04 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:44 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pleasantsolutions pleasant password server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.11.41

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.11.41

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pleasant-password-server || rpm -q pleasant-password-server || pleasant-password-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.11.41 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison pleasant-password-server sudo apt install pleasant-password-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.11.41> sudo apt-mark hold pleasant-password-server

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list pleasant-password-server sudo dnf downgrade pleasant-password-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.11.41> sudo dnf versionlock add pleasant-password-server

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-27121?

pleasant password server: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-27121 being exploited?

CVE-2023-27121 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-27121 affect?

CVE-2023-27121 affects pleasant password server. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the component /framework/cron/action/humanize of Pleasant Solutions Pleasant Password Server v7.11.41.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected i

How urgent is CVE-2023-27121?

Priority 51/100. EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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